by Chrysa SmithLook to the right. Then think old-world workmanship, medieval art and artifacts and hundreds of rolling acres. Somewhere in England? Scotland? France? Actually, it's Pennsylvania.Hard to believe that the state known for it's cheesesteaks, die-hard sports fans and steel mills is actually home to this beautiful, castle-like museum situated in Bryn Athyn--a stone's through and miles apart from the City of Brotherly Love. On the other hand, it makes perfect sense [...]

by Chrysa SmithThere she was. Entering 'stage left' as they say in the 'biz.' The blond emperess who can do just about anything 'better than', well, just about any of us. And I was there to witness it all in the flesh.Yes, I was lucky enough to score 'Martha' tickets to her soon-to-be-cancelled show. And I must say, while I've been strongly attracted to her sense of style and home fashion, I've never [...]

by Chrysa SmithGroovin on a Saturday afternoon---Oops, wait that's another vintage group! But that's exactly what I was doing this past Saturday at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.Part of the Broadway Across America series, this psychedelic 'trip' back to the 60's kept me singing and bopping for two hours, as it brought back all of those good and funky memories.Take for example, my 45rpm collection. Remember? I would go to the store [...]